We're quickly approaching the date the federal government will begin requiring REAL IDs or something similar to board a plane or enter a federal building.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A military ID is an acceptable alternative to the REAL ID, which is now required for passengers boarding domestic flights in the ...

For a veteran who has spent years passing through checkpoints and accessing secure federal zones with a simple flash of a uniformed services ID, the card feels like the ultimate proof of standing. It ...

A military ID is an acceptable alternative to the REAL ID, which is now required for passengers boarding domestic flights in the United States. (Rick Bowmer/AP) Military-connected travelers should be ...